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Posted: April 17, 2011 - 6:33pm

Editor’s note: Chalkboard items are submitted to BT by school staff, PTO or SIC members and other parents. To have your school event listed in The Chalkboard, e-mail sara.wright@blufftontoday.com no later than Thursday at noon of the week prior to Monday’s Chalkboard.

Note to parents: May 3 is national Teacher Appreciation Day.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

There will be no school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week.

JOIN THE 2011 PASS PUSH

When: Through May

Who: All BCSD students in grades three through eight

What: The new 2011 PASS Push prepares students for Spring Testing

Where: It’s Virtual Learning. Access assignments anywhere in the world, anytime, at http://odyssey.beaufort.k12.sc.us Students should have their login information from school.

Why: Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) scores help determine Gifted and Talented Identification, Junior Scholars, Duke Talent Identification Program Scholars, and other recognitions. It individualizes learning for every student. It’s interactive, comprehensive and fun. Work at your own pace. See the results.

TIME FOR VIRTUAL SUMMER SCHOOL

Beaufort County School District’s Virtual Summer School offers an easy way for parents to encourage their children’s engagement in learning and help them grow academically over the summer. Participation is voluntary, although multiple research studies highlight the need for young learners be engaged in learning when school is out. By accessing the following link, parents may enroll their students. Visit http://goo.gl/kUfQJ

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL

NEW PTO PRESIDENT, VP NEEDED

Both the president and vice president of the Bluffton High School Parent-Teacher Organization are moving, and new members and officers are needed. Contact Kim Abron at klabron2003@@yahoo.com for more information.

BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

BLUFFTON MIDDLE’S

GOT TALENT

Bluffton Middle’s talent show will be held May 27. Tryouts for the talent show will be held after school on April 7-8. Students must be picked up no later than 3:30 p.m. from the cafeteria. Acts can include comedy, magic, rap, singing, dancing and more. All performances should be school appropriate and last no longer than two and a half minutes.

EAT OUT TUESDAYS FOR BLUFFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tuesdays are “Eat Out for Bluffton Middle Nights.” So far, Giuseppi’s and Cheeburger, Cheeburger have signed on to donate a portion of proceeds to the school. Make sure to let them know you are from Bluffton Middle School.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

COMING UP

Sports physicals for middle and high school athletes who plan to compete in a sport in the fall (and who are not already in a spring sport) will be held at 2:45 p.m. May 16 in the Bluffton High School athletic wing.

The cost for each physical is $10, and must be paid in cash. No athlete may participate in any team practice or event during 2011-12 seasons without a completed physical.

Completed physicals include medical clearance by a physician (no chiropractors, no nurses) and parent/guardian signature.

DRAMA CLUB NEEDS HELP

Anyone interested in working with the Drama Club is asked to contact the school office at 707-0700 or visit www.beaufort.k12.sc.us

TESTING BEGINS TODAY

FOR ALL STUDENTS

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is underway and Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) testing will begin through May 9.

Because the tests are so important, all families are encouraged to spend time over the next few weeks discussing with students the importance of doing their best on these tests and reviewing basic skills.

Parents are invited to an informative parent meeting at 6 p.m. tonight in the cafeteria to learn more about MAP terminology, Lexiles, DesCartes, goal setting, student progress reports, typical/target growth, Compass Odyssey, and to see examples of test items. PASS testing information will also be discussed.

PTO, SIC TO MEET

The Parent-Teacher Organization will meet at 5 p.m. and the School Improvement Council at 6 p.m. April 26 in the media center.

H.E. MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

SIC/PTO TO MEET

The School Improvement Council and Parent-Teacher Organization will meet in the Media Center at 5:30 p.m. April 25.

EXPECT PROGRESS REPORTS AT MONTH’S END

Fourth-quarter progress reports will be sent home April 29.

PRITCHARDVILLE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

GET YOUR SPIRIT SHIRTS

Spirit Shirts are on sale for $7 for youth and $10 for adults in the front office. Spirit shirts may be worn every Friday.

SPECIAL SPIRIT DAY

ON THE WAY

Spirit day is Tuesday this week because there is no school Wednesday through Friday. Jeans may be worn for $1.

WATCH FOR

MIDWAY GRADES

Progress reports will go home on April 29.

WATCH STUDENTS

PASS THE TEST

Palmetto Assessment of State Standards testing is here again. Volunteers are needed to help monitor. Call Kami Branham at 707-0500.

OKATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TIME TO MEASURE PROGRESS

Measures of Academic Progress testing will continue through April 29 for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

SCRIP ORDERS IN

All PTO Scrip orders will be available for pick up today through Thursday.

SIC TO MEET TUESDAY

The School Improvement Council will meet at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

EARTH DAY TO BE RECOGNIZED EARLY

Okatie will recognize Earth Day on Tuesday by not using worksheets and paper for the day and turning off the lights.

BLUFFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

PASS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Bluffton Elementary is looking for volunteers who would like to proctor the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards Test. The PASS is the South Carolina statewide test for all third through eighth graders. The PASS test will be administered on May 9, 11, 12 and 13.

Measures of Academic Progress Testing continues for students in kindergarten through fifth grade through Tuesday.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION SET

FOR APRIL 28

Kindergarten orientation will be held at 9 a.m. April 28 for children who are registered for kindergarten. The children will have a chance to visit a kindergarten/first-grade classroom while parents attend a presentation about the school and the kindergarten program.

HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Bluffton Elementary and Early Childhood Center is hosting a ‘Thirty-one’ Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The fundraiser will continue through Tuesday.

Visit the website www.mythirtyone.com/lorisabins and go to my events; then select “Bluffton El Fundraiser’ to view the complete selection of items available and to place your order.

‘Thirty-one’ will give the American Cancer Society 95 percent of all profits.

The class with the highest sales will win a class pizza party and the two students with the highest sales will each win two tickets to Sea Turtle Cinemas. Show that school spirit and support a great cause.

Families of students in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program are invited to a parent night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 27 in the BLES cafeteria.

Food will be provided.

Bring a bag of chips and drinks to share. The first 20 families to arrive will receive a goody bag.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION IS NEXT WEEK

Kindergarten Orientation will take place at 9 a.m. April 28 for those parents who have registered their children.

The children will have a chance to visit a kindergarten/first-grade classroom while parents attend a presentation about the school and the kindergarten program.

M.C. RILEY ELEMENTARY

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PASS TESTING

M. C. Riley Elementary School is in need of volunteers to assist as monitors for the upcoming Palmetto Assessment of State Standards testing May 10-13. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call 706-8300 for information.

MAP TESTING CONTINUES

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade at M.C. Riley Elementary School and the Early Childhood Center will take their spring Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests throughout the month of April.

FIFTH-GRADE TO VISIT MIGHTY EIGHTH

Fifth-grade students will take a field trip Tuesday to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

PTO TO MEET TUESDAY

The Parent-Teacher Organization will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the main building.

RED CEDAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAP TESTING IS UNDERWAY

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing is underway and will continue through the month. It’s a proven statistic that children score better with a full night of sleep and a good, nutritious breakfast in the morning before testing.

CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT IS TONIGHT

Chick fil-A will donate a portion of proceeds earned tonight of proceeds to Red Cedar.

CLASS PICTURES ARE TUESDAY

Strawbridge will be at Red Cedar Elementary taking class pictures on Tuesday. Pictures are $10 each.

PASS TESTING UPCOMETH

PASS Testing is right around the corner. Red Cedar is looking for proctors who are available one or more mornings between May 9 through May 20.

Each day will begin with a quick training at 8:30 a.m. and the testing will happen from 9 to 11 a.m. Call Renee Heiliger at 707-0600 or email Renee.Heiliger@beaufort.k12.sc.us to volunteer.